Vitamins

Question 1

The types of vitamin B:

Answer 1

Thiamine (B1)
Riboflavin (B2) 
Niacin (B3)
Panthotenic acid (B5)
Pyroxidine (B6)
Biotin (B7) 
Folate (B9)
Cobalamin (B12)

Question 2

Plays an important role in growth and cell development. It also promotes healthy skin, hair, nails, gums, bones and teeth; prevents night blindess and lung cancer.

Answer 2

Vitamin A

Question 3

Aids calcium absorption and builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.

Ex: Fortified milk, egg, butter

Answer 3

Vitamin D

Question 4

Protects fatty acids; maintains muscles and red blood cells.

Ex: Eggs, vegetables, oils, margarine

Answer 4

Vitamin E

Question 5

Proper blood clotting

Ex: Spinach, broccoli, liver

Answer 5

Vitamin K

Question 6

Usually found in citrus foods.

Answer 6

Vitamin C

Question 7

It is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism. It also helps maintain normal digestion, appetite and proper nerve function.

Answer 7

Thiamine (B1)

Question 8

Essential for energy metabolism.

Ex: Cereals, grains

Answer 8

Riboflavin (B2)

Question 9

It is used to metabolize energy and promote normal growth.

Answer 9

Niacin (B3)

Question 10

Aid energy metabolism and normalizes blood sugar levels.

Answer 10

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Question 11

Promotes protein metabolism, metabolism of carbohydrates and the release of energy. Synthesis of red blood cells.

Answer 11

Pyridoxine (B6)

Question 12

Important in maintaining a healthy metabolism.

Answer 12

Biotin (B7)

Question 13

Especially important for pregnant women. To make DNA, RNA, red blood cells, and synthesize certain amino acids.

Answer 13

Folate, folic acid (B9)

Question 14

To make red blood cells, RNA, DNA and myelin nerve fibers.

Answer 14

Cobalamin (B12)